Enterprise Architect
Location: US, MI, Detroit
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Health, Wellness and Fitness
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
•Founded in 2003•10+ years of proven expertise in providing a complete range of IT servicesCore competency: Designing and developing innovative technology solutions using  a global delivery model, proven framework / methodology and deep subject matter expertiseServices offered:•Application Development•Quality Assurance•Technology Infrastructure•Data Analytics / Business Intelligence•Staff Augmentation

Job description:
Generally operating in a strategic capacity, works with senior management to evaluate existing complex systems and/or end-user needs to design and recommend an optimal strategic direction for business systems.  Familiar with a broad range of healthcare-related business and/or IT concepts, practices, and procedures.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Performs a variety of complicated tasks.  May lead and direct the work of others for limited periods.  Frequently reports directly to an executive or a senior project manager.  Creates value for an organization through the application of knowledge, techniques, and assets to improve business performance.  May involve providing objective appraisals where it is often easier for an expert outsider to see the broader picture.  Typically required to summarize and present findings to executive levels.  The selected candidate will provide overall technical guidance and leadership in a variety of projects involving web, distributed, vendor and mainframe applications.

Requirements:
Required Skills/ExperienceHave experience in the health care / health insurance industriesHave extensive experience in vendor product evaluation and selectionHave extensive experience in web application architecture and designHave experience with the integration of internally and externally hosted applications Have very strong interpersonal skillsGood facilitator with above average communication skillsSolid working knowledge of requirements management principles and techniques (e.g. use case)Proven experience in translating system architecture to specific design decisionsThorough understanding of OOAD and UMLPractical experience with common modeling and development tools (e.g. Rose, WSAD)Familiarity with the technology with which the system will be implementedFamiliarity with industry best design approachesShare a common understanding of software engineering process with the enterprise solution architects.Communication skills that earn trust, motivate, persuade, and mentorProactive and goal-oriented with a focus on resultsPractical experience with common architectural patterns and principlesProven capability of managing competing prioritiesA professional habit of continuously learning and self-improvementPrior healthcare industry experience preferred (e.g. HIPPA Compliance Standards)Bachelors degree in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering (Master¿s degree preferred)Experience with Vendor Package / Product evaluation, selection, integration and designExperience with web architecture and design Top Three Must Have Skills/ExperienceHealth Care Payer operational solutions and processesEnterprise Architecture practicesPreferred Skills/ExperienceAt least 8-10 years of experience in business and/or IT consulting roles preferred. Educational RequirementsBachelors Degree is a mustMaster's degree in related field preferred

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